Author Topic: RIP DanGWanG (Read 5374 times)

Quote from: keymaster on Tue, 05 February 2013, 11:45:58
Could we just have a mod post a summary of why he was banned and lock the thread? Too much pointless discussion of things that are not keyboards.

hence off topic section

Off topic in your GH Off Topic subforum? It's more likely than you think.

keymaster · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 11:55:59 »

Quote from: akuJIWA on Tue, 05 February 2013, 11:46:43

Quote from: keymaster on Tue, 05 February 2013, 11:45:58
Could we just have a mod post a summary of why he was banned and lock the thread? Too much pointless discussion of things that are not keyboards.

hence off topic section

Certainly, but like dante already pointed out, it's too much drama for a keyboard forum. It only creates unnecessary negativity when the ban of a user is heavily discussed. There was already a long thread when he was given a temporary ban, which only resulted in users exacerbating the commotion.

Mods should at least sum up the reason for the ban and edit it into the first post of the topic, so we don't end up with users starting conspiracies.

Glissant · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 11:58:08 »

BUT! Dan is one of my favorite people on the forums. Sigh...

esoomenona · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 12:00:19 »

Quote from: keymaster on Tue, 05 February 2013, 11:55:59

Quote from: akuJIWA on Tue, 05 February 2013, 11:46:43
Quote from: keymaster on Tue, 05 February 2013, 11:45:58
Could we just have a mod post a summary of why he was banned and lock the thread? Too much pointless discussion of things that are not keyboards.

hence off topic section

Certainly, but like dante already pointed out, it's too much drama for a keyboard forum. It only creates unnecessary negativity when the ban of a user is heavily discussed. There was already a long thread when he was given a temporary ban, which only resulted in users exacerbating the commotion.

Mods should at least sum up the reason for the ban and edit it into the first post of the topic, so we don't end up with users starting conspiracies.

I think he was banned because he was opposed to freemasonry, and had to be quieted, lest his posts against them cause an uprising of the people.

Gupgup · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 12:07:53 »

So he got banned, then for unbanned, and now is banned again for good?

I think a good description of what exactly went down would clear some things up.

I feel like he would have to have done a pretty terrible thing to have gotten perma banned. He was one of the most knowledgable people on this form when it came to anything keyboard related.

The mods obviously know what's best, but I believe myself and others would like to know what he did to deserve a perma ban exactly.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 12:15:34 »

Read OP - he asked to be banned

esoomenona · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 12:16:15 »

The first post says it was self imposed. He chose to leave.

Gupgup · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 12:23:11 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Tue, 05 February 2013, 12:15:34

Read OP - he asked to be banned

Oh, sorry. I was confused when I read that because I asked myself why someone would ask for a ban, so I thought I'd ask anyway to make sure :/

MattBuzzy · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 12:45:03 »

Wait what... It was cool seeing him back today but he asked to be banned.... why? Hmm that kinda sucks, I wasn't around for long, but he seemed like a pretty cool guy.

SmallFry · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 12:54:29 »

Dan was getting mad with the moderation on GH. I'm sure you'll be able to find him at his blog, his email (once you reach him at his blog), and perhaps DT.

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 13:12:08 »

Then not banned, left. HUGE difference.

longweight · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 13:15:34 »

In one lysol!

SmallFry · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 13:38:02 »

He did ban himself though, despite leaving, he is banned nonetheless. Kinda like if you go on a diet, doesn't change the fact that you're eating healthier no matter if you're on a diet or not. I'm sad to see him go... Rather upset now that the day finally came. Oh well I suppose.

jcrouse · « **Reply #21 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 13:42:11 »

If anyone needs any questions answered it would appear smallfry has taken it upon himself to be Dan's representstive. Ask him.

iri · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 14:26:11 »

he asked mods to ban him? what the **** is this?

hashbaz · « **Reply #23 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 16:17:11 »

OP is correct, Dan asked us to ban him. That is all I feel comfortable saying publicly. If Dan wants to discuss it more, he's still active on DT and he has his keyboard blog.

rowdy · « **Reply #24 on:** Tue, 05 February 2013, 16:56:15 »

It is a shame when long-standing community members back out for controversial reasons.

Gupgup · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 08:38:23 »

Great to see dan is a mod at /r/mechanicalkeyboards! Glad he can keep sharing his knowledge!

absyrd · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 08:42:23 »

Shame things got so heated. When I first joined Dan was one of the guys who was willing to answer noob questions via PM without ever getting bothered.

Sai · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 09:15:04 »

Quote from: absyrd on Wed, 06 February 2013, 08:42:23

Shame things got so heated. When I first joined Dan was one of the guys who was willing to answer noob questions via PM without ever getting bothered.

yep. and i miss him alrdy.

IPT · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 13:56:55 »

Guys, he asked to be banned.
Personally i find this action is to bring more attention/drama to him, thus his way of thinking how GH should be run.

If he had no interest in GH any longer, delete GH from your favorites and clear your cookies/history.
Asking to be banned is more being a drama queen imo.

Unless he doesn't have the willpower to not visit GH himself.

Acetrak · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 14:00:55 »

Yeah he asked to be IP banned in case he has the urge to come back. Don't think he was creating drama though, was just a solution that worked for him. Or else you'd see an elaborate goodbye post or something.

IPT · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 14:25:11 »

meh agree to disagree.
need to be IP banned to not come back? come on now.
What happens if he has the urge and logs onto GH with his phone?

keyboardlover · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 14:36:42 »

Jeez a guy can't even ban himself around here without getting his head ripped off.

shawn o · « **Reply #32 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 14:40:33 »

Was he the guy obsessed with Cannabis?

IPT · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 14:40:58 »

Quote from: keyboardlover on Wed, 06 February 2013, 14:36:42

Jeez a guy can't even ban himself around here without getting his head ripped off.

the concept of banning yourself is ridiculous.
asking for your account to be deleted? sure.
asking to be banned because you're afraid you'll have the urge to come back? self control

keyboardlover · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 14:45:26 »

Who are you to say whether or not it makes sense for him? I'm pretty sure he knows best what decisions make sense for him.

mbc · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 14:55:02 »

Quote from: DanGWanG

I asked for an account deletion, but the admin team said it would be more difficult to do that and they sounded hesitant for going that route. So I asked for a self-ban since I'm no longer interested in that community. I'd say they finagled the words a bit in their favor, but it is what it is. (i.e. "So you're saying you deny our lifting the ban" or something like that)

I'm here and I'm on reddit (and on OTD and KBD)!

longweight · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 15:00:35 »

Quote from: mbc on Wed, 06 February 2013, 14:55:02

Quote from: DanGWanG
I asked for an account deletion, but the admin team said it would be more difficult to do that and they sounded hesitant for going that route. So I asked for a self-ban since I'm no longer interested in that community. I'd say they finagled the words a bit in their favor, but it is what it is. (i.e. "So you're saying you deny our lifting the ban" or something like that)

I'm here and I'm on reddit (and on OTD and KBD)!

I love the passive aggressive overtones of that statement.

THE MODS MAN, THE SECRET PLOTS AND LIES!

Glissant · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 15:02:53 »

I'm glad I don't take this hobby seriously at all

.

mkawa · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 15:04:14 »

we do not allow or perform account deletions. the reasons for this are largely technical. regardless, this policy has been in place since before dangwang made his requests.

longweight · « **Reply #39 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 15:04:16 »

They are only keyboards after all!

Lanx · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 15:27:44 »

they haven't done account deletions since webwit and ripster felt that, GH was stealing their intellectual bs posts, so just banning is fine.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 15:30:26 »

Quote from: Glissant on Wed, 06 February 2013, 15:02:53

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I'm glad I don't take this hobby seriously at all :).

Well, if there's photographic evidence that Asimov said it...

Lanx · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 06 February 2013, 15:32:58 »

i just learned about the 0 law recently, don't harm humanity.

asura · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 12:37:00 »

Foundation and Earth - just finished (re)reading it the other day too. I must say I was never keen on the way he merged the Foundation arc into the Robots arc, I feel they worked well seperatly so why join them... then again, Heinlein did the same thing towards the end - maybe it's just something ageing authors do, seek to bring their creations together in on happy family.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 13:43:16 »

Too proud to play with us after getting spanked, so he's taking his toys and going home. Does that about sum it up? Great, move along, nothing to see here...

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Author Topic: RIP DanGWanG (Read 5374 times)